Telecom GIS & Data Analyst - Network Capacity Planning

Telecom GIS & Data Analyst - Network Capacity Planning Location: 100% Remote Employment Type: Long-Term Contract Client Industry: Telecommunications Openings: 1 Position Mandatory Requirements Direct GIS experience within the telecommunications industry Ability to write code in both Python and SQL Demonstrated initiative in translating geospatial analysis into business cases, investment decisions, or strategic recommendations—proactively surfacing insights that drive action, not just responding to requests About the Role TEKsystems is partnering with a leading telecommunications client to build a strategic team focused on network capacity planning and market expansion. This is not a pure development role—we’re looking for someone who thinks like a business analyst and builds like an engineer. You’ll use geospatial data and large‑scale datasets to identify high‑opportunity areas for infrastructure growth, but more importantly, you’ll know how to turn that analysis into a compelling story that drives investment decisions at the leadership level. This is a high‑visibility position within the engineering organization, working directly alongside planning, strategy, and executive teams. If you’ve spent your career bridging the gap between technical GIS work and real business outcomes, this was built for you. Key Responsibilities Analyze geospatial and consumer datasets to identify market opportunities and infrastructure gaps Build and present business cases that translate spatial analysis into actionable investment recommendations Develop and maintain spatial models to support strategic planning and network expansion analysis Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract and manipulate large datasets from internal and cloud‑based sources Build automated Python scripts and workflows for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis Create dashboards, maps, and reports that communicate findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Validate and cross‑reference internal datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency Proactively identify data gaps and drive resolution across internal teams and systems Collaborate with engineering, planning, and strategy teams to align insights with business goals Required Skills Telecom industry GIS experience – mandatory Proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and analysis Advanced SQL skills for querying and managing large relational datasets Hands‑on experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, or similar) Ability to build a business narrative around geospatial findings and present to leadership Experience working with large‑scale geospatial and consumer datasets Strong initiative – you chase down answers, you don’t wait to be pointed at them Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting network planning, capacity strategy, or infrastructure investment decisions Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) tools and environments Background in consumer segmentation, demographic overlays, or competitive analysis Experience building visualizations and dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, or GIS‑integrated platforms) Exposure to cloud migration or modernization initiatives within a telecom environment Pay and Benefits Pay range: $50.00–$75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short‑term and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave) Job Type & Location Contract position based out of New York, NY. Application Deadline Position anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026. EEO Statement The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems